IPG Photonics Launches Cobot Laser Welding and Cleaning System
May 08 2024 - 9:00AM
IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP), the world leader in
fiber laser solutions, today announced the launch of an automated
cobot laser welding and cleaning system for fabrication and
manufacturing industries.
Turnkey Laser Automation Made
EasyThe new cobot is a fully automated, laser welding and
cleaning system which can be configured with any existing and
future LightWELD® welding laser source. It expands
IPG Photonics’ industry leading LightWELD family of portable laser
welders. Cobots, also called collaborative robots, are industrial
robots which work with humans often for tasks that require
precision, repeatable results or to streamline repetitive tasks.
IPG Photonics’ cobot laser production system makes automating
welding jobs easy for fabricators regardless of experience with
cobots or laser processing. Designed and delivered as a turnkey
laser system, welders and shop owners benefit from simple
installation and setup, to enable production in as little as just
one day.
All-in-One Cobot Laser Welding &
Cleaning SystemThe LightWELD Cobot System is comprised of
an industrial base with the LightWELD laser source, system
controls, a 1 x 1.5 m work surface, drag-and-drop operator user
interface, and long-reaching cobot arm which holds the LightWELD
gun. As with standalone LightWELD products, the system is also
capable of switching between laser welding and laser cleaning in
just seconds by simply changing the nozzle with no tools required.
The system is also fully compatible with the LightWELD wire feeder,
which further expands the system capability.
Effortless Part
ProgrammingRegardless of prior cobot experience, welders
are able to teach the cobot with manual guidance in just minutes
and control all system functionality from a single graphical user
interface which requires no coding knowledge. Cobot motion and
LightWELD parameters are easily accessed, as are the built-in
editable presets for optimized welding and cleaning. The welder can
test and simulate the programmed processing ahead of beginning a
job, which ensures results are as expected. This significantly
reduces scrap and the need for rework due to the precision and
consistency of the cobot motion system and reliability of the
LightWELD laser source.
Safety Configurations to Match Any
EnvironmentIPG Photonics puts safety first in every
product they produce and is committed to educating the industry on
how laser safety standards for welding differ only slightly from
the required protection and procedures in traditional welding,
which makes adoption of laser-based solutions simpler and faster.
The LightWELD Cobot System is available in three configurations:
the base system that is integrated into a dedicated and enclosed
shop space; an integrated system with a removable safety enclosure
with dual-channel interlocking doors and laser-safe window; and in
a LightWELD Studio comprised of modular laser-safe panels with
sliding door, laser-safe window and safety signage.
Empowering Skilled Welders and Enabling
New CapabilitiesBy automating repetitive laser welds for
the LightWELD Cobot System, skilled welders can focus on more
demanding tasks and pursue new skills enabling themselves and shop
owners to increase productivity and expand capabilities. These
benefits, plus lessening the need to grind and rework parts that
typically result from hand welding inconsistencies, reduce overall
operating expenses and accelerate return on investment.
“This turnkey automated laser welding and
cleaning system provides the shortest path for fabricators to
install and easy to use system and produce consistent results
efficiently and safely,” said Daniel Earley, LightWELD Product
Manager. “My firsthand experience using the system validates that
anyone with or without prior welding or cobot skills can quickly
learn to program and control the entire system in a matter of
minutes. We are excited to bring this system to market as it will
enable the fabrication industry to increase productivity with
automated processing, address the shortage of qualified welders,
and facilitate new shop capabilities.”
The LightWELD Cobot System offers the
flexibility and range of motion to tackle multiple project setups
with mixes of parts, joint configurations and material
combinations, both on the system work surface and on adjacent work
surfaces. The small footprint of the system and integrated leveling
caster wheels enable easy system repositioning into other areas of
the shop floor.
The combination of welders and cobots lower the
cost-per-part by reducing downtime, rework and scrap, while
increasing production capacity, processing consistency and overall
quality for fabrication shops of all sizes.
About IPG Photonics
IPG Photonics Corporation is the leader in
high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers used primarily in materials
processing and other diverse applications. The company’s mission is
to make its fiber laser technology the tool of choice in mass
production. IPG accomplishes this mission by delivering superior
performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of
ownership compared with other types of lasers and non-laser tools,
allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease costs. IPG
is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts and has more than 30
facilities worldwide.
For more information, visit
www.LightWELD.com
Investor Contact
Eugene Fedotoff
Senior Director, Investor Relations
IPG Photonics Corporation
508-597-4713
efedotoff@ipgphotonics.com
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